A historic moment for the four rings: Audi Revolut F1 Team was officially unveiled in Berlin on Tuesday evening. Nearly 400 guests witnessed the first public appearance of the Audi factory Formula 1 team at the Kraftwerk
event location in the center of the German capital.
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The Formula 1 project is a strategic flagship for Audi, reflecting the technological, cultural and entrepreneurial realignment of the brand. It is intended to inspire customers and employees alike. Development and racing take place within an economically attractive framework: a cost cap applicable to all teams ensures a clearly defined budget and levelled conditions, while the global reach of Formula 1 offers strong brand exposure and sponsorship opportunities. With far‑reaching changes to the technical regulations, including a higher share of electric power and
the introduction of sustainable fuels, the timing is ideal for Audi to enter the pinnacle of motorsport as a new competitor.
Nico Hulkenberg: “Having been in the Formula 1 paddock for many years, you learn to distinguish between ambition and capability. What I feel here today is a profound seriousness and an incredible energy that sets this team apart. We are a true works team with a clear, long-term vision backed by immense resources and world-class expertise. For a driver, the proposition of being with Audi at the very start of its journey is exceptionally exciting. We have the chance to build something very special together and I am looking forward to get this car on the track in Melbourne.“
Gabriel Bortoleto: “To race for the Four Rings, a brand that has such an iconic and victorious history in motorsport is, quite simply, a dream come true. You grow up hearing about the dominance of Audi at Le Mans and in rallying, and to now be chosen to carry that legacy into Formula 1 is an unbelievable honour. This is the opportunity of a lifetime. I feel the weight of the responsibility, but more than that, I feel an incredible motivation to learn, to push, and to grow with this team. I am ready to give my absolute all to help write this great chapter for Audi Revolut F1 Team.”
Jonathan Wheatley, Audi Revolut F1 Team Principal: “This car is the physical embodiment of thousands of hours of hard work from a hugely talented group of people across our facilities. Today, we start this journey with immense pride, but also with humility. This is just day one of a long campaign. Our mission is to embed a championship DNA into every fibre of this team. A culture of resilience, precision, and relentless curiosity where we stop at nothing to find performance. For everyone here, the excitement comes from this challenge: to build a team that gets stronger with every lap, every debrief, and every race. We will turn our long-term ambition into on-track reality, day by day, decision by decision.”
The next major milestone for Audi Revolut F1 Team will be the shakedown of the new generation Formula 1 cars, which will take place behind closed doors at Barcelona from January 26 to 30. During the official test sessions in Bahrain (February 11–13 and February 18–20), the Audi R26 will complete its final test laps before the first participation of Audi in a Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Source: Audi F1 Content Hub